Motorola Atrix Gingerbread update rolling out now for AT&T users

It was only a few days ago we got word that AT&T had started the Gingerbread soak for the Motorola Atrix, now -- the update, v4.5.9.1 is rolling out to users who are running stock builds on their devices. If you're rooted or have unlocked your bootloader to load the previously beta version, you will need to flash back. The full announcement info is past the break for you all, and don't hesitate to let us know how the update is working for you in the comments or in the Android Central forums. If manual updates are more your thing, the updates are available on the Motorola site.

AT&T is pleased to release Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread) software along with many other enhancements for the MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G will be available beginning July 22, 2011. The new software version will be v4.5.91.

On July 22, 2011, AT&T will publish a new software update for the MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G. This new software will add Android OS 2.3 software along with many other enhancements including:

GalleryEnhancements to the picture Gallery allow you to aggregate all your photos, your friends' photos and photo comments from social networking and photo sites like Facebook and Picasa in one place for easy viewing

MusicEnhancements so your Music player is now connected to a dashboard for music discovery. Plus, easy access to all your favorite artists, live, personalized recommendations for songs & videos and news and event updates

User InterfaceUpdated user interface with simpler home screen design, including shift to use of white backgrounds in menus, enabling better viewing experience

Dock IconsEnhancement that enables easy access to favorite apps at bottom of each screen

Organized App TrayEnhancement that helps you personalize and categorize favorite apps into groups so you can be more efficient

Location Based RecommendationsEnhancement that provides access to social content in one place so you can find out what is happening around you. You can use Yelp reviews and Facebook check-ins to find out what others are recommending

Faster Webtop BrowsingEnhancement to webtop application includes Firefox 4.0 so you can browse faster than with previous versions of Firefox

Multiple Recipient EmailsCreate groups for multiple recipient emails so you can communicate faster

One touch conference call accessEnhancement that makes it easier to dial-in to conference bridges while you're on-the-go

Task Management ToolsEnhancement that makes it easier to create, edit & delete tasks, and to assign priorities and reminders

Productivity ToolsEnhancements to business ready security features so you can get more work done on-the-go which includes robust VPN, device and SD card encryption, device management via 3rd party console and remote wipe capability

Notification TrayEnhancement that enables you to dismiss notifications one at a time

SideloadingApplication sideloading settings will be available to enable use of alternative application market places.

Beginning July 26, 2011, customers will begin to receive a notification icon which will appear on their home screen informing them that a software update is available. They should proceed to update their device wirelessly. For a successful installation, the battery should be at least 50%charged and have an active SIM card installed in the phone. If the customer has received a notification message for this upgrade:

1. Ensure the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network2. Select "Download"3. After the software is downloaded, select "Install now"4. After the software is installed, the phone will re-startautomatically5. The phone is now upgraded with v4.5.91 software

If the customer has not received a notification message for this upgrade:1. Select the Settings icon in the main menu2. Select "About phone"3. Select "System updates"4. A message will display the availability of an update5. Ensure the phone is connected to a Wi-Fi network6. Select "Download"7. After the software is downloaded, select "Install"8. After the software is installed, the phone will re-startautomatically9. The phone is now upgraded with v4.5.91 software

Notes:* To check the settings on the device, select Menu->Settings->Aboutphone-> System version* Upgrade process may take 30 minutes to complete based on amountof user data on the device* This upgrade can only be downloaded over a Wi-Fi network. If thedevice loses Wi-Fi coverage, the download will resume once the devicegets a Wi-Fi connection again.When:

AT&T will make the software update for MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G available on July 22, 2011 for those customers wishing to update manually. A software update notification will be wirelessly pushed to the MOTOROLA ATRIX 4G beginning on July 26, 2011.

Customer Benefits:

Customers will notice the new features and experience performance improvements listed above by updating their devices to software version 4.5.91.